| 英文摘要 |
This study is aimed to evaluate a content-based instruction (CBI) program of a medical school in Taiwan. The CBI program was implemented for Molecular Biology, a required course for the 3rd year undergraduate students of Department of Biological Science and Technology. To collect quantitative and qualitative data, a questionnaire of 45 items was designed and distributed to the program stakeholders. Thirty-seven students and one CBI instructor completed the questionnaire. Mean and Standard Deviation of the first 42 questions were calculated. The other three items were open-ended questions, whose responses were segmented into propositions. Their frequencies were tallied and tabulated. The results showed that the stakeholders' attitude toward the program was neutral, with no strong approval or disapproval. Further examination revealed that the participants regarded the provision of the program as necessary. In addition, they were highly satisfactory with their CBI teacher, especially her performance in oral English and the use of teaching aids. The stakeholders believed the program improved their English listening ability, but not reading, writing, and speaking skills. The results also showed that the CBI instruction affected the growth of learners' content knowledge in a negative way. |